Rocket
Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa
Family: Brassicaceae · Genus: Eruca
Rocket, also known as arugula, rocca, rucola or ruka, is a fast-growing leafy brassic with deeply lobed dark green leaves and a peppery, nutty flavour that intensifies as the plant matures. Grown since Roman times, it is a staple of Mediterranean salads. 'Yeti' is a vigorous green variety.
Soil Temperature
10°C – 25°C
Spacing
15 – 20 cm
Harvest
3–5 weeks
Sowing
Easy to grow. Sow in garden.
Growing Schedule Zone 8b
Sow Indoors Sow Outdoors Transplant Harvest
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep Sow Indoors + Sow Outdoors
Oct Sow Indoors + Sow Outdoors + Transplant + Harvest
Nov Sow Indoors + Sow Outdoors + Transplant + Harvest
Dec Transplant + Harvest
Companions
Growing Notes
Plant every 2 to 3 weeks for a continuous supply. Leafy green plant with lobed, dark green leaves. It has a slightly spicy, nutty flavour. The spiciness intensifies as the plant gets older. Frost tender. Keep well watered in well drained ground. Will go to flower rapidly in hot dry weather.
Culinary Hints
Use in salads and stir-fry.